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The Bacon Cheddar Burger, 1/2 pound burger stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon topped with another slice of cheddar and slices of applewood bacon served on an artisan wheat bun, is the best dish at City Oven, even though it's a pizza place. And that's perfectly fine if you're just meeting friends there for a night out. less

The Bacon Cheddar Burger, 1/2 pound burger stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon topped with another slice of cheddar and slices of applewood bacon served on an artisan wheat bun, is the best dish at City Oven, ... more

The City Oven Meatball at City Oven. Photo-6036548.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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The Height's Special pizza at City Oven.

The Height's Special pizza at City Oven.

Photo: Gary Fountain, Freelance

The Height's Special pizza at City Oven. Photo-6036553.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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Burgers, served with fresh-cut fries, are City Oven's saving grace.

Burgers, served with fresh-cut fries, are City Oven's saving grace.

Photo: Gary Fountain, Freelance

Burgers, served with fresh-cut fries, are City Oven's saving... Photo-6036556.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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A pizza on the patio at City Oven.

A pizza on the patio at City Oven.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

A pizza on the patio at City Oven. Photo-5385671.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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The Height's Special pizza at City Oven.

The Height's Special pizza at City Oven.

Photo: Gary Fountain, Freelance

The Height's Special pizza at City Oven. Photo-6036561.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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The Pepperoni Pizza at City Oven

The Pepperoni Pizza at City Oven

Photo: James Nielsen, Staff

The Pepperoni Pizza at City Oven Photo-5138104.82250 - Houston Chronicle

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The Roasted Garlic & Spinach pizza, olive oil and garlic sauce base with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, roasted garlic, feta and a house cheese blend cheese at City Oven. The Heights restaurant is located at 2802 White Oak. less

The Roasted Garlic & Spinach pizza, olive oil and garlic sauce base with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, roasted garlic, feta and a house cheese blend cheese at City Oven. The Heights restaurant is ... more